Society

There are thousands of people who get caught shoplifting in the country every year. Each arrested person steals for various reasons, such as personal profit, kleptomania, addiction to shoplifting, or to support their vices.
Most of us believe that people steal for personal profit or to support their drug addiction; however, there are some cases wherein the arrested individual is simply addicted to shoplifting.
A shoplifting addiction is a common condition, but the reason behind the urge is different from what you might expect. The individuals who confess to having this kind addiction say that the rush of stealing a product without getting caught gives them a sense of euphoria that surpasses the prize of getting the stolen item.
Some people might associate shopping addiction to Kleptomania, but are these conditions the same? Read More »

Everyone has problems. This is a fact of life. This is also probably the reason I have been somehow able to cope with mine. I’m still standing. I think it is because I believe that challenges are there, not to make us miserable and feel hopeless, but instead, to make us stronger and better. When friends ask how I can stay cheerful after all the disappointments I have encountered, there are a few things I share with them that you may find useful in your life too. Read More »

You have a nice house; a mansion actually. You also possess several nice cars, season tickets to the local ball clubs, an indoor pool, and you can go on family vacations to exotic locations. Also, your daughter has a room of her own; almost like a hotel suite, actually. You give her everything she wants - so, how can she possibly feel depressed?
That's a good question and a bad question as well. It's a good question because the first hurdle to helping your daughter with her depression will be to educate you on what depression is. It's also a bad question because it insinuates that you believe you can purchase your way out of depression. "How can she be depressed? We just bought her a new car." Read More »

Dealing with the belongings of a treasured friend or relative who has died is the kind of situation that most people dread. It is a grief-stricken time when nothing seems real and thinking about anything practical can be really tough. However, when someone you love dies it can be something of a healing process to give yourself the chance to ... Read More »

A couple of years ago because our wedding anniversary fell in the middle of a family vacation, my wife and I made the decision to include our three children in our plans to celebrate the big day. While there were some friends and family members who frowned on our decision, we brushed off their remarks. When it comes to parenting ... Read More »

Naturally the first order of business before confronting your spouse or making any binding decisions about your future together is gathering evidence. You don’t want to falsely accuse them of doing anything, nor do you want to simply wind up bringing yourself to confront them only to have them deny it. You need to gather solid proof before acting and a private investigator can help you do that. Let’s take a look at some of the best reasons why you should leave things to a professional, as opposed to taking them into your own hands. Read More »

With all the media hubbub and the expectations placed on women in this day and age, it is becoming more and more difficult to keep up self-esteem for the average woman.
If you find yourself embarrassed at times to be around people, to invite people into your home, or to talk to strangers, you might benefit from some of these self-esteem boosting techniques. Read More »

The effect of alcohol devastates the lives of many people and causes trauma to their families. Fortunately, there are many alcohol rehabilitation centers designed by doctors and medical specialists to solve the problem of continual increase in the number of people addicted to alcohol. Alcohol rehabilitation facilities have come a long way in the past few decades and many alcoholics have started realizing the need for seeking help.
Alcoholism is a widespread problem, but many people tend to plainly ignore it until it develops into alcohol dependence and invades their lives completely. Different methods of treatments are applied by the rehab centers to help the patients overcome alcohol dependency. Depending on the condition of the alcoholic, the rehab center provides suitable treatment with a detailed treatment approach. Here are some of the methods applied in alcohol rehabilitation centers. Read More »

As parents, you are your children's number one resource when it comes to drug education. You are the number one thing standing in between them and drugs. As with anything else, if you don't provide them with the information and answers they need and want, they will find the answers elsewhere. And, as with most everything else, if they are finding the answers other places, they are likely to be incorrect or harmful answers. Their friends, and even the media, can portray drugs in an incorrect light. And this is not the viewpoint you want them developing about drugs and drug use.
As a parent, you must educate your kids about drugs. But many parents shirk this important responsibility. They are either too uncomfortable, or too ignorant to put a priority on teaching their children about drugs. Instead, they set their children out in the world, unarmed to face this harmful truth: that drugs are out there, and they will be made available to them.
Here are 5 things that some parents are failing to teach their children about drugs: Read More »

If you're considering a career in the healthcare industry, get ready to embark on a path that can benefit your life, and the lives of others forever. To ensure that you make a satisfying decision, there are a few things that you should think about before you make any major choices. Read More »

One of the main parts during a wedding reception is food and drink and it is essential for one to get this right for you. The most memorable part of the wedding day for the guests will be food and drink and having a menu that is well thought of and food that is well cooked will greatly improve their memories of your big day.
The reception style and formality will reflect the kind of meal you may have ranging from a complete sit down meal up to a casual buffet style meal. A good number of hotels have wedding packages ready with menu samples for one to choose from. However, if you need a caterer, then you have to consider your own budget and discuss with the caterer the menu they may create for the budget. It is advisable to test the menu prior to the big day in order to be sure that the food is cooked to your taste and to a high standard. Read More »

Whenever the birthday of a partner or close friend is just around the corner, most of us start brainstorming for an ingenious way to spend that special day. Sure, you can take that person for a nice dinner at his/her favorite restaurant. But you have to admit, the dinner is not nearly as fun as throwing your friend or loved one a surprise birthday party.
Considering that not everyone enjoys surprises, you need to make sure that the other person is not part of this category. However, in my opinion, even in this case you can still surprise him by inviting old friends or former colleagues he hasn't seen in a while.
I have to admit that I have yet to meet a single person who hates surprise birthday parties. If this is also the case for your friend or loved one, then here are four suggestions to help you make the birthday a day he will always remember. Read More »